Balam Gram Panchayat, Barkote
Balam is a Gram Panchayat located in the Deogarh district of Odisha. It falls under the Barkote Panchayat Samiti and Deogarh Zila Parishad. Balam Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Ballam, Chhuriabahal, and Goudnali. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Balam Gram Panchayat
Balam Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ballam |
| 2 | Chhuriabahal |
| 3 | Goudnali |
| 4 | Nuagaon |
| 5 | Sarasapasi |
| 6 | Sarasposi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Balam Gram Panchayat
Balam Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Balam Gram Panchayat is the village-level Panchayati Raj institution. It handles local development and basic civic services such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.
Tier 2: Block Panchayat (BP)
Barkote Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balam Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Deogarh Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balam Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Balam Gram Panchayat
Where is Balam Gram Panchayat located?
Balam Gram Panchayat is located in the Deogarh district of Odisha. It falls under the Barkote Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Balam Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Balam Gram Panchayat: Ballam, Chhuriabahal, Goudnali, Nuagaon, Sarasapasi, and Sarasposi.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Balam Gram Panchayat come under?
Balam Gram Panchayat comes under Barkote Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Deogarh district.
Which District Panchayat does Balam Gram Panchayat come under?
Deogarh Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balam Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Balam Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Barkote Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Deogarh Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Balam Gram Panchayat?
Balam Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Balam Gram Panchayat do?
Balam Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.